How To Fix PPE_MESSAGE003 - Document with type &1 and number &2 is not locked

PPE_MESSAGE003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPE_MESSAGE - Messages for PPE

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Document with type &1 and number &2 is not locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPE_MESSAGE003 - Document with type &1 and number &2 is not locked ?

  The SAP error message PPE_MESSAGE003 indicates that a document with a specific type and number is not locked, which means that the system is unable to perform an operation on that document because it is not in a locked state. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to edit or delete a document that is expected to be locked for exclusive access.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Document Not Locked: The document may not be locked due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The document was never locked.
  The lock was released by another user or process.
  The locking mechanism failed due to a system error or timeout.
  The user does not have the necessary authorizations to lock the document.
  
  
  
  Concurrency Issues: Multiple users or processes may be trying to access the same document simultaneously, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that affect how documents are locked.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status